Of course, in the US legal system, when a defendant gets a summons to court, and they refuse to show, they plaintiff wins the case.

This is indeed equal to an admission of guilt, not only because US is failing to comply with soldiers' summons, but also because we have not helped
with the investigation. The families of the dead soldiers at least deserve an explanation on why they are being turned down answers by the US, instead
of haivng to hear any requests to speak with our soldiers is an automatic "no"

I always said that bravo two zero was on purpose. There is alot of in fighting between different groups in the military. Even a former english soldier
agreed that this may of been done on purpose by the americans(i.e bravo two zero).

Hasn't this been US policy all along?
Does seem a bit one sided though.
If the boot was on the other foot would we/ have we sent soldiers to a US court in case of friendly fire by the Brits onto the Americans?

Originally posted by andy1033
I always said that bravo two zero was on purpose. There is alot of in fighting between different groups in the military. Even a former english soldier
agreed that this may of been done on purpose by the americans(i.e bravo two zero).

Friendly fire is easy to say, but its still killing people.

Ummm...Bravo Two Zero didn't even involve the US...that was an SAS unit caught behind enemy lines by Iraqi's! So before you include the US know
your facts SNIP

Why are you people surprised? As I said in the other thread the US military never allows active duty military personnel to be tried by a
foreign, unaccountable, court. All US military service members are subject to the UCMJ, as such we will conduct our own thorough
investigation. If we find the individuals guilty we will punish them accordingly. However if they are acquitted and found not guilty,
that's it, no double trail pony show on foreign courts, that opens up too many possibilities. Biased case, different standards, etc... In order to
ensure equality for all soldiers only the US military is allowed to investigate and try service members. It has always been the case when it comes to
the US military, get used to it... Besides, I don't see how you could possibly think that out investigation would be less thorough?

As for all the extreme centric pro European comments, just remember your past...

I could imagine a British soldier accidently killing an American!!! They would get strung up and shipped of to America that fast his feet wouldn't
even touch the floor, then he'd probably have to do 50years in jail for murder

The British government would let this happen as well, look at that poor bloke that hacked Nasa and is serving 75 years in jail

I respect your opinion in most things but this one is a bit different. You've got the stars and stripes glasses on I'm afraid.

Americans would be royally pissed if a UK unit wiped out an American one in a "friendly fire" incident and the UK turned round and told the
US investigators it wouldn't release the personnel to give evidence or appear at hearings - and you know thats true.

Besides, I don't see how you could possibly think that out investigation would be less thorough?

Assuming of course, you guys actually BOTHER to investigate, rather than getting some mutt at the Pentagon to type a couple of paragraphs about S***
Happens, we all know that the likelihood of anything happening is about as likely as the Pope turning out to be a Sikh.

As for all the extreme centric pro European comments, just remember your past...

You mean, much of Europe being invaded by the Nazis, who were funded by American bankers? Maybe the IRA being funded by the US? Perhaps the CIA
helping to facilitate major drug trafficking into Europe?

Yes it is about high time, the UK told the US where to go. Buty sadly this will not happen. The present Gov will dance to their every tune. Makes
you wonder why there is so much hatred towards the US. Not its people but those in power.

The UK Gov should demand that they are handed over to testify. If not, then cut all ties even if it means we have to go with Europe.

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